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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.62, 15,297.05 and 2,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.62, 15,297.05 and 2,804.66 is: 4,206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.62 : 15,297.05 = 2,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.62/15,297.05 = 2,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.62x = 15,297.05 × 2,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.62x = 42,903,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,903,012.14/10,199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.33

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